Cardinals closer Edward Mujica

Cardinals closer Edward Mujica

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The 29-year-old Venezuelan is with his fourth team. He has turned into an extreme strike thrower, which has helped him thrive as a closer. He replaced the injured Jason Motte and has been piling up saves without the usual hiccups. He didn't get his first save until April 18, but the Pirates' Jason Grilli (an almost certain first-time All-Star) was the only NL closer ahead of him entering the weekend.

The 29-year-old Venezuelan is with his fourth team. He has turned into an extreme strike thrower, which has helped him thrive as a closer. He replaced the injured Jason Motte and has been piling up saves without the usual hiccups. He didn't get his first save until April 18, but the Pirates' Jason Grilli (an almost certain first-time All-Star) was the only NL closer ahead of him entering the weekend. (Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)

The 29-year-old Venezuelan is with his fourth team. He has turned into an extreme strike thrower, which has helped him thrive as a closer. He replaced the injured Jason Motte and has been piling up saves without the usual hiccups. He didn't get his first save until April 18, but the Pirates' Jason Grilli (an almost certain first-time All-Star) was the only NL closer ahead of him entering the weekend.